What the funding covers
- €5,000, €10,000 or €15,000, paid in the first year, even on a two-year master's. It covers only part of the costs.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | You, helped by the award |
| Living costs | You, helped by the award |
Who can apply
- No EU/EEA passport, and not eligible for Dutch student finance or statutory fees.
- Never enrolled at a Dutch institution before, apart from exchange.
- An application to a participating international master's starting on 1 September 2027. Check the programme's tuition and financial support page.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union and the EEA countries outside the EU.
Documents you will need
- An application to a participating master's
- The NL Scholarship form in OSIRIS
- A Statement of Financial Resources
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible master's at Utrecht.
- In OSIRIS Online Application, open 'NL Scholarship' on your dashboard, click View/Edit, complete the form and submit it before 1 February at 23:59 CET.
- Utrecht aims to publish the results by mid-April.
Before you apply: things to know
- You are assessed on your academic background, motivation and a financial plan (the Statement of Financial Resources) covering the whole programme.
- Applications submitted from 27 January onwards cannot be corrected, so submit earlier.
- The page gives the deadline as 1 February without a year; for September 2027 starts it falls on 1 February 2027.
Common questions
How much is the Utrecht NL Scholarship?
€5,000, €10,000 or €15,000, paid in the first year.
When is the deadline?
Before 1 February at 23:59 CET, for master's starting on 1 September 2027.
Do all Utrecht master's take part?
No. Check the tuition fees and financial support page of your programme.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Feb 1, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Nov 9, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 23, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Dec 7, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 21, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Jan 4, 2027Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 18, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 25, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Feb 1, 2027Deadline